Weather today: Rain for several areas
WEATHER FORECAST FOR 04 FEBRUARY 2026 Issued at 05.30 a.m. on 04 February 2026 Several spells of shower will occur in Northern, North-central, Eastern and Uva provinces and in Nuwara-Eliya and Matale districts. Showers or thundershowers are likely at a few…
Sri Lanka marks 78th Independence Day
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake hoists the national flag as Sri Lanka marks its 78th Independence Day today in Colombo with the national ceremony held at the Independence Square. (Newswire) The post Sri Lanka marks 78th Independence Day appeared first on…
Sri Lanka celebrates 78th Independence Day
Sri Lanka marks its 78th Independence Day today, February 4, under the theme “Rebuilding Sri Lanka.” The national ceremony commenced at 7:30 a.m. at the Independence Square under the patronage of President Anura Kumara Dissanayake. The celebrations honour those who…
SL Sports Minister joins global talks on future of sport at Dubai summit
A high-level roundtable discussion on the future of sport and emerging structural transformations in the sector was held on the sidelines of the World Governments Summit 2026 in Dubai, bringing together sports ministers and international officials from several countries. Sri…
President invites School Development Officers to sit teaching service exam
At the invitation of President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, a meeting between the President and representatives of the School Development Officers’ Association was held this morning (03) at the Presidential Secretariat. The representatives clarified that the responsibility for this issue does…
MCC announces 73 Changes to Laws of Cricket in New 2026 Edition
Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC) has announced its new edition of the Laws of Cricket for 2026, which will come into force from 1 October. This is the fourth edition of the 2017 Code of Laws. The second edition in 2019…
Cabinet approves renewable energy development plan for 2025–2030
Sri Lanka’s Cabinet has approved the Renewable Energy Resource Development Plan 2025–2030, aimed at expanding the country’s renewable energy capacity in line with national policy targets. The plan seeks to meet 70% of national electricity demand from renewable energy sources…
Sri Lanka, Finland to sign MoU on political consultation mechanism
A proposal to sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between Sri Lanka and Finland to establish a Political Consultation Mechanism aimed at strengthening bilateral ties, has been approved by the Cabinet of Ministers. Diplomatic relations between the two countries began…
Constitutional Council approves new Auditor General
The Constitutional Council has unanimously approved the appointment of Senior Deputy Auditor General Samudika Jayaratne as the new Auditor General of Sri Lanka. The decision was made during a meeting held at 12:00 p.m. today (Feb. 3) at the Parliament…
New Universities Amendment Law Takes Effect in Sri Lanka
Speaker Jagath Wickramaratne on Tuesday endorsed the certificate on the Universities (Amendment) Act, formally bringing the new law into effect. The Bill was passed in Parliament on Jan. 23, 2026, without a vote and with amendments. It amends the Universities…